Dr. W Leroy Griffing M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
13400 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale AZ, 85259About
Dr. W Griffing is a rheumatologist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Griffing specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Griffing treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Histopathologic features of the L-tryptophan-related eosinophilia-myalgia (fasciitis) syndrome.
- Scleroderma and L-tryptophan: a possible explanation of the eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome.
- Loss of Peristaltic Reserve, Determined by Multiple Rapid Swallows, Is the Most Frequent Esophageal Motility Abnormality in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis.
- Jaw claudication in primary systemic amyloidosis.
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